For many years, the world's largest international tourism fair, ITB, has been held in early March in Berlin. Next year, the date will move. Here is the new schedule, and the reason behind the change
With the winds of war in the Middle East in the background, 5,601 exhibitors from 166 countries participated in the world's largest tourism fair ITB, which closed in Berlin. Despite the challenges of air travel due to the situation, organizers say the number of visitors remained similar to last year
It's official: the official host country of the world's largest tourism fair in 2027 will be the Maldives, the beautiful island nation in the Indian Ocean
Starting in October 2026, the airline will operate five weekly flights from Europe to the popular Asian destination, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, via the company's new Dreamliner aircraft. Lufthansa becomes the first airline part of the group's home markets to operate direct flights to this destination
Tourism guru Russell Lord ("KENES tours") will receive the "ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer" award at ITB 2026 in Berlin for his tremendous contributions to gay tourism worldwide. In an optimistic interview with PassportNews, he talks about his vision: "To promote gay tourism among Middle Eastern countries"
The Lufthansa Group, with its many companies, arrived at the ITB travel fair with an increased and particularly rich presence. At the heart of the event: Lufthansa's centennial celebrations and the luxury classes on airplanes
Regional tensions cast a shadow over the world’s leading tourism fair, leaving several Gulf pavilions subdued and business conversations stalled. Industry voices from Jordan and Egypt to PassportNews: “The Middle East deserves stability and hope”
After temporarily suspending all flights, the company announces a partial resumption of operations. The remaining flights are still suspended until further notice
Dubai Airports Authority announces limited resumption of operations starting tonight; only a small number of flights will be allowed to operate in the first phase
Missiles and sirens changed their plans. A group of 120 Christian women leaders now remain in Israel, using their voices to show public support. Robert Stearns, founder and president of Eagles' Wings: "I am proud of our courageous women leaders who are demonstrating steadfast solidarity with Israel"
